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Old 05-05-2015, 03:16 PM
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Originally Posted by sdmc530 View Post


I get what you are asking but I don't think most rounds actually compress the powder when seating the bullet. I will have to get the calipers out and do some figure'n but any specific load you are thinking about???
Am thinking about the .308. When seated, the compression of the powder. The bullet will not fire efficiently without compressing the powder, but is there a general PSI that the powder is compressed to to max it out while being safe?
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